BURGLARS stole jewellery and sentimental items from two houses in Scarborough.

North Yorkshire Police said the latest theft happened in Lady Edith’s Avenue, Newby, between 7am and 4.45pm on Friday, June 1.

Stolen items included a silver Kronen and Sohne pocket watch, a rose pink Apple iWatch, blue ladies Ray-Ban sunglasses and a hexagon-shaped Peter Rabbit money box.

Thieves also stole a man’s Rotary watch, a porcelain broach with a picture of a flower, and a string of pearls in a velvet box, from a property in Laughton Avenue, Scarborough, between 10.30am and 3.30pm on Saturday, May 26.

Anybody with information should phone police on 101, email Michelle.Neighbour@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 quoting reference 12180096703 for Lady Edith’s Avenue and 12180092490 for Laughton Avenue.